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KV53 VCO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 203,726 miles on the clock, averaging 10,388 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 engine is known for camshaft position sensor (part 06a905377).

MOT & Mileage History for KV53 VCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,388

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,584
Average per year10,388
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KV53 VCO 53k91k129k166k204k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,726 miles
Since last MOT+7,584 miles
PASS
Mileage196,142 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,127 miles
Since last MOT+2,086 miles
PASS
Mileage194,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,041 miles
Since last MOT+14,440 miles
PASS
Mileage179,601 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,599 miles
Since last MOT+20,343 miles
PASS
Mileage159,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,256 miles
Since last MOT+17,307 miles
PASS
Mileage141,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,949 miles
Since last MOT+18,197 miles
PASS
Mileage123,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,834 miles
PASS
Mileage116,918 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,787 miles
PASS
Mileage111,127 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage104,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,046 miles
Since last MOT+11,806 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,721 miles
PASS
Mileage84,519 miles
Since last MOT+11,746 miles
PASS
Mileage72,773 miles
Since last MOT+19,356 miles
PASS
Mileage53,417 miles

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Camshaft position sensor (part 06A905377)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 VCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKV — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KV53 VCO

What car is KV53 VCO?

KV53 VCO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KV53 VCO?

The last recorded mileage for KV53 VCO was 203,726 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KV53 VCO passed its MOT?

KV53 VCO has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2021.

Is KV53 VCO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KV53 VCO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KV53 VCO?

KV53 VCO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.